1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 540 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Aspen | Eclat |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |